Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Classic Uptown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (39 Rentals)

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Fair Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Nova Peak
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Nova Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Ridge

1311 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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Los Altos Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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ABQ Encore
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ABQ Encore

810 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Uptown Horizon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Horizon

7601 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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The Villas @ Uptown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas @ Uptown

6230 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Virginian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginian Apartments

1400 Virginia St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

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Uptown Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Gardens

1113 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Barcelona Suites
Studio Apartments

Barcelona Suites

900 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Classic Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Classic Uptown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Encanto Lofts Apartments priced from $725. ABQ Encore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Classic Uptown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$725
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$800
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Nova Peak1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$849
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,1BA$899
Nova View1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Acacia GardensTaos Classic1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Classic Uptown, NM

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Classic Uptown area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Classic Uptown apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Executive West - Senior Community starting at $1,185 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Classic Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom TC3BR,2BA$1.02
Executive West - Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloDuo-Premium2BR,1BA$1.33
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Wyoming Place Apartments1 Bed B1BR,1BA$1.41
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.34
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Arlo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
Nova View1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #22

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Classic Uptown Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Classic Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Classic Uptown is under $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Classic Uptown is Nova Peak which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Classic Uptown costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Classic Uptown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Classic Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Classic Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Classic Uptown have an average cost of $110 which is $2,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Classic Uptown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide To The Best Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albuquerque

Written by: Esther Lombardi

Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers culture, diversity, and beautiful landscapes. Each neighborhood blends historic charm with nature, education, and entertainment.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!